US Bridges

Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta)

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.10 MI E K-32 · Structure no. 999907000520323

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta) in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStephens Road
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location2.10 MI E K-32
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.015, -95.14361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.